Industry Partners

IAEE forges partnerships with industry organizations that either uniquely benefit members or strengthen the industry.

CAEM is the national association for Canadian professionals involved in the production, management, and planning of expositions and events.

Their success can be attributed to their dedicated members, stakeholders and staff, CAEM has the capacity and resources to provide industry-specific services and programs tailored to meet the needs of event professionals.

Member services include:

Signature Events for targeted education and networking.

Health and Safety best practices and courses.

Professional courses leading to the CEM Designation.

Access to industry-specific suppliers and services.

Established in May 1952, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) comprises VIPS, enterprises and organizations representing the economic and trade sectors in China. It is the most important and the largest institution for the promotion of foreign trade in China.

The aims of the CCPIT are to operate and promote foreign trade, to use foreign investment, to introduce advanced foreign technologies, to conduct activities of Sino-foreign economic and technological cooperation in various forms, to promote the development of economic and trade relations between China and other countries and regions around the world. CCPIT strives to promote the mutual understanding and friendship between China and peoples and economic and trade circles of all nations around the world, in line with law and government policies of the People’s Republic of China.

With the approval of the Chinese government, the CCPIT started to adopt a separate name C China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC)- in 1988, which is used simultaneously with the CCPIT. The CCPIT admits new members from among enterprises in all parts of China and promotes trade through its functions of information consultation, exhibition, legal assistance, etc.

For over 35 years, CEIR has been highlighting the importance of exhibitions in today’s business environment. Our goal is to promote the image, value and growth of exhibitions. This is accomplished through producing primary research studies that prove the effectiveness and efficiency of exhibitions as a marketing medium.

If you are associated, in any way, with the exhibition industry, CEIR can help!

Research:
CEIR houses the world’s largest collection of primary, exhibition-related research studies. Hundreds of reports are available to help you better understand the world of face-to-face marketing.

Information:
As the industry authority, we produce several publications and educational sessions that keep you informed of the latest experiences and trends within the industry.

Mission Statement:
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) is a non-profit organization with the mission of advancing the growth, awareness and value of exhibitions and other face-to-face marketing events by producing and delivering research-based knowledge tools that enable stakeholder organizations to enhance their ability to meet current and emerging customer needs, improve their business performance and strengthen their competitive position.

The Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA), founded in 1954, is an internationally recognized national trade association with more than 300 corporate members from 18 countries that are engaged in the design, manufacture, transport, installation and service of displays and exhibits primarily for the exhibition and event industry.

Its purpose is to provide education, leadership and networking for the advancement of its members and the exhibition industry. In addition to providing regional industry education programs through its six chapters, EDPA organizes one annual meeting, tradeshow and golf tournament in a resort location for industry members and their suppliers. EDPA holds quarterly board meetings, publishes a printed quarterly newsletter, monthly electronic newsletter and membership directory. EDPA also hosts several industry awards, educational surveys and supports the EDPA Foundation.

ESCA is dedicated to the advancement of the exhibition, meeting and special events industries. Through the education, information exchange and level of professionalism shared by members and their customers, ESCA promotes cooperation among all areas of the exhibition industry.

Representing public assembly venues from around the globe, IAVM’s active members include managers and senior executives from auditorium, arenas, convention centers, exhibit halls, stadiums, performing arts centers, university complexes and amphitheaters.

Member venues represent huge expenditures of public and private funds. They attract millions of patrons to an astonishing variety of events from football to basketball, baseball to hockey, from rock concerts to conventions, conferences to ballets…the list is almost endless.

IAVM counts more than 500 Allied companies among its members. These companies provide products and services used by managers. Through their IAVM membership, Allied members are able to present their products to this vast market.

IMEX America and IMEX Frankfurt sets the pace for doing business on an international scale. Increasing in size and scope annually, IMEX America features the largest Hosted Buyer Program in North America and attracts thousands of buyers and exhibitors from the U.S. and around the world. The energy at IMEX America and Frankfurt is everywhere, connecting everyone with key players, generating innovative ideas and driving business with the force of global opportunities.

Debuting at IMEX Frankfurt in 2018, She Means Business was created in partnership with tw tagungswirtschaft. Speakers from European Astronaut Centre, SAP, re:publica, German Bundeswehr, UBS and the UN will address the issues facing women today. Through conversation, collaboration and learning, IMEX believes we can shed new light on an old debate. Check out the speaker line up and programme.